Olympic and Paralympic medals for 2026 revealed in Venice
The official medals for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games were unveiled in Venice on Tuesday, carried by boat to the Palazzo Balbi on the Grand Canal. Read More
Severe storms cause widespread flooding across New York, New Jersey
Heavy rain and flash flooding swept across parts of the US Northeast on Monday night, causing major travel disruptions and emergency declarations across several states. Read More
Children among dead as Israeli strikes hit Gaza City and Khan Younis
At least 41 Palestinians, including children, were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, according to hospital officials. Read More
Russia launches 400 drones overnight in latest attacks on Ukraine
A wave of Russian drone and missile strikes hit four Ukrainian cities overnight, injuring at least 15 people and damaging civilian infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said. Read More
Explosion at California fireworks site sets off massive fire
An explosion at a fireworks warehouse in northern California on Tuesday night sparked multiple fires and forced evacuations across rural communities near Sacramento, officials said. Read More
Trump skips hotel for stay at Dutch royal palace during NATO summit
US President Donald Trump stayed at the Dutch royal palace Huis Ten Bosch instead of a luxury hotel for the NATO summit, meeting King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima. Read More
Animal shelters in the US use live music to soothe anxious pets
Musicians in US animal shelters bring calm with live performances, thanks to Wild Tunes. Over 100 volunteers play for animals in nine shelters, reducing their stress levels. Read More
Inti Raymi sun festival returns to Peru’s Andes with vibrant ceremony
In Cusco, Peru, the Inti Raymi festival was reenacted by hundreds in elaborate robes, celebrating the ancient sun festival with offerings and staged rituals. Read More
Watch: Smoke billows from Israeli hospital struck by Iranian missile
A missile fired by Iran struck a major hospital in southern Israel and damaged residential buildings near Tel Aviv early Thursday, causing injuries and escalating regional tensions. Read More
Homes and vehicles torched in Ballymena during anti-immigrant unrest
Protesters clashed with police in Ballymena on Tuesday night, throwing bricks, bottles and fireworks, and setting vehicles ablaze in a second wave of anti-immigrant unrest in Northern Ireland. Read More